New iOS 11 Security Feature Can Quickly Dial 911, Disable Touch ID

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Aug 17, 2017, 3:12 pm444 pts
A newly discovered iOS 11 security feature allows iPhone users to quickly hit the power button five times to discretely dial 911. It also will temporarily disable Touch ID. iOS 11 is a game-changer for Touch ID. Press power button rapidly 5 times and it opens the 2nd screen, but it also forces passphrase…

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